Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fuel Handling & Testing

Kairos Power; Oakridge (TN); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) and pre-tax health insurance

Job summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer for Fuel Handling Equipment to lead design, testing, and deployment of automated systems for fuel handling and storage at the Oak Ridge, TN site. The role will involve coordinating prototyping, testing, and on-site assembly activities, and ensuring robust remote handling capabilities within a nuclear context.

The successful candidate will guide multi-disciplinary teams, translate requirements into detailed drawings and test

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 8+ years in mechanical/electromechanical equipment development, testing, deployment or commissioning.
• Hands-on prototyping and testing of novel electromechanical systems.
• Experience designing equipment for nuclear, energy, chemical, petrochemical, defense, or aerospace applications with similar requirements.
• Experience using SolidWorks to develop equipment models and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for deployment, testing, assembly, and development activities of the fuel handling team at the Tennessee site.
• Design, build, and test prototype assemblies to demonstrate concept functionality and performance in prototypic conditions.
• Design and build testing platforms to mature design features or operations.
• Lead the development of remote handling features, tools, and operations with operations and maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with operations and the assembly team to create assembly plans, testing requirements, and procedures.
• Generate 3D design layouts and 2D drawings for electro-mechanical equipment and interfaces with reactor head and primary system locations.
• Create manufacturing drawings for KP-FHR custom fuel handling equipment and coordinate fabrication with internal teams and suppliers.
• Contribute to make/buy analyses, supplier selections, and manufacturing plan development.
• Generate detailed verification and acceptance test plans for all components.
• Provide on-site technical support during startup and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mechatronics

Motor control

Sensor integration

Nuclear equipment experience

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree in mechanical engineering

PhD in mechanical engineering

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Principal Mechanical Engineer for Fuel Handling Equipment to lead design, testing, and deployment of automated systems for fuel handling and storage at the Oak Ridge, TN site. The role will involve coordinating prototyping, testing, and on-site assembly activities, and ensuring robust remote handling capabilities within a nuclear context.

The successful candidate will guide multi-disciplinary teams, translate requirements into detailed drawings and test